Politics & Government
Manchester Resident Falls Victim to Tax Fraud
Plus, a moving company reportedly scams another resident out of money.
UPDATED- 11:05 a.m., Mon., April 15:
The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.
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April 2: 800 block Heron Woods Drive
Identity Theft: A resident contacted police after finding she'd fallen victim to fraud. The woman's tax preparer reportedly called her to alert her that her tax return was declined because her social security number had already been filed. Detectives are investigating.
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April 3: 300 block Reindeer Drive
Stealing: A resident reportedly paid Mike the Mover, a moving company, in advance for its services, but the company never showed up for the move.
Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.
Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.
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